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2010 Grace Hopper Celebration Of Women In Computing Scholarship

Published on 03-09-2010 Number of Views: 4

ANITA BORG INSTITUTE ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTEND THE 2010 GRACE HOPPER CELEBRATION OF WOMEN IN COMPUTING

By Jerri Barrett, Vice President of Marketing

Largest Event for Women in Computer Science and Engineering
Provides Opportunity for Students to Collaborate and Learn from Leading Technical Women

PALO ALTO, Calif. — March 8, 2010 —The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology announced today that scholarship applications are now being accepted for the 2010 Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing Conference (GHC), which brings together women from all aspects of computer science and engineering. This year’s conference will be held September 28 to October 2, 2010 in Atlanta, GA. The deadline for scholarship applications is May 14, 2010.

Full and partial scholarships to this year’s conference are made possible through generous grants to the Anita Borg Institute from the National Science Foundation, Industry and Academic sponsors. Full scholarships cover conference registration, lodging for four nights, and travel expense reimbursement. Partial scholarships are also available. While the largest portion of scholarships are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students, junior faculty and members of non-governmental organizations and non-profits are also eligible to apply.

“Last year, 311 scholarships were awarded, a 23 percent increase from the previous year,” said Deanna Kosaraju, Vice President of Programs. “We reviewed over 900 applications, and we expect an even greater response for 2010.”

Applications are only being accepted online. A scholarship committee consisting of women and men from industry and academia perform reviews of the applications and scores each one. Scholarships are awarded to the candidates with the highest scores from a diverse cross-section of schools and regions.

“We encourage international students, women from smaller schools, diverse backgrounds and education to apply. We consider academic achievement, potential in the field, and need,” says Kosaraju. “But we also look for thoughtful, creative, well-written essays that stand out.”

The Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing is a program of the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology and is co-presented with the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).

The theme of this year’s 10th annual conference is “Collaborating Across Boundaries”. The conference will feature keynote speakers, plenary sessions, over 100 panels, poster session, and workshops led by successful researchers and professionals in the computer science industry. For more information about scholarships and GHC, visit our website www.gracehopper.org.

About the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology (ABI)
The Anita Borg Institute provides resources and programs to help industry, academia, and government recruit, retain, and develop women leaders in high-tech fields, resulting in higher levels of technological innovation. ABI programs serve high-tech women by creating a community and providing tools to help them develop their careers. ABI is a not-for-profit 501(c) 3 charitable organization. ABI Partners include: Google, Microsoft, HP, Cisco, First Republic Bank, Intel, National Science Foundation, NetApp, SAP, Sun Microsystems, Symantec, IBM, Lockheed Martin, Thomson Reuters, CA, Intuit, Wilson Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati, Yahoo, Amazon, Facebook, and Raytheon. For more information, visit www.anitaborg.org.

Source: http://www.anitaborg.org

MLG Announces First 2010 Pro Circuit Details

Published on 03-04-2010 Number of Views: 9

MLG Announces First 2010 Pro Circuit Details

The 2010 Major League Gaming Pro Circuit is here. We know that you’re as excited as we are to kick off the next chapter of MLG’s storied history. A lot has changed this year, but what won’t ever change is that MLG remains gaming’s ultimate proving ground, where the world’s top pros and talented amateurs battle for the most coveted prize in gaming: The title of MLG Champion.

2010 features some exciting new announcements: The return of fighting games to the Pro Circuit; the addition of MW2 as an official online Pro Circuit Title; the return of Halo with increased stipends for the top players, as well as the return of both the PC Circuit and the EA Sports Challenge Series.

So buckle up, check out the info below, and be sure to stop back in the coming weeks for additional announcements!

Five Cities, Thousands of Competitors, One Dream
The 2010 Pro Circuit will be landing in five cities across the country. There will be four regular season competitions, followed by the National Championships. We’re happy to bring you the first two cities and dates below:

Pro Circuit Stop 1
ESPN Wide World of Sports at Disney World
Orlando, FL
April 16-18

Pro Circuit Stop 2
Columbus Convention Center
Columbus, OH
June 4-6

Stay tuned for the announcement of the remaining three cities and dates!

Return of the King
Halo 3 is entering its third season on the Pro Circuit, and 2010 promises to bring tougher competition than ever. With the addition of the Doritos Pro-Gaming Combine, there will be a total of nine Halo 3 competitions this year – and they all build up to one final showdown at the National Championships.

Registration for MLG Orlando opens March 16 at 7pm ET
The top 16 ranked teams overall will hold pro status
Increased stipends for all pro players
Over $500,000 in season prizes. Full prize list
Full integration with the Doritos Pro-Gaming Combine, making a total of nine Halo 3 live competitions in 2010
The first Halo 3 Online Qualifier will be for MLG Columbus, and will help players boost their seed at all live competitions. Online Qualifier competition starts on March 29. Registration opens March 15.
More info coming soon!

The Perfect Combo
Tekken 6 for the Playstation 3 will be storming the Pro Circuit in 2010, beginning with MLG Orlando April 16-18. This fast-paced and highly technical fighter will bring together the most skilled competitors from all over the country to see who will emerge victorious in a season-long struggle for dominance.

Registration for MLG Orlando Opens March 17 at 7pm ET
The top 16 ranked players overall will earn pro status following the second Live Competition
Over $60,000 in season prizes. Full prize list
The first Tekken 6 Online Qualifier will be for MLG Columbus, and will help players boost their seed at all live competitions. Online Qualifier registration opens on March 15, and competition begins on March 29.
MLG is also making efforts to add Street Fighter IV to the Pro Circuit, and further announcements will be made if there are any developments on this.
More info coming soon!

An All-Out Brawl
The Super Smash Bros. series is deeply intertwined with MLG’s roots, and we are thrilled to announce that Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the Nintendo Wii will be joining the Pro Circuit in 2010, marking a triumphant return for the franchise. With an intensely devoted fanbase and a fiercely high level of competition, Brawl will undoubtedly find itself right at home alongside the Pro Circuit’s other world-class titles.

Registration for MLG Orlando Opens March 17 at 7pm ET
The top 16 ranked players overall will earn pro status following the second Live Competition
Over $60,000 in season prizes. Full prize list
The first Super Smash Bros. Brawl Online Qualifier will be for MLG Columbus, and will help players boost their seed at all live competitions. Online Qualifier registration opens on March 15, and competition begins on March 29.
More info coming soon!

Answer the Call
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will be the premiere title of the 2010 MLG Online Pro Circuit. While the game’s lack of LAN lobby proved an insurmountable obstacle to our running a large-scale live competition that meets our standards, we recognize the incredible demand to compete in the game at the highest level. So we will be blowing the doors off of the Online Pro Circuit, putting the spotlight on top teams and players like never before.

The Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 versions of MW2 will each have separate competitions, each with their own winners and prizes.
The three Regular Season Online Events will culminate in a live National Championship to take place at one of the Pro Circuit stops.
Registration for the first 360 and PS3 Online Events opens March 15, and competition begins on March 29.
The top 8 ranked teams overall for both the 360 and PS3 will earn pro status after the second Online Event
Over $60,000 in season prizes. Full prize list
More info coming soon!

The PC Revolution
The 2010 PC Circuit kicks off at the second Live Competition in Columbus, OH, June 4-6! MLG will be taking PC gaming to new heights, so stay tuned for further details, including games, prizes and more!

If it’s in the Game, it can Bring you Fame
Starting at the third Pro Circuit Live Competition, MLG will once again be bringing you the EA SPORTS Challenge Series! Hot on the heels of last season’s incredibly high-energy series, expect the world’s greatest Madden NFL players to return and battle for supremacy in the latest edition of the game. Stay tuned for further announcements, including additional EA SPORTS titles that will be added to the line-up!

Article From: www.mlgpro.com

Web Meeting

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EG COOLATTA TX

Published on 02-28-2010

Web Meeting
Monday 10PM EST Time

This is a meeting for anyone in Extreme Gaming that would like to Help out EG with our web site needs. These things include News, Web Master, Reading Post, Technical Help, Reporting Post, Graphics, Look Of The Web Site and Other Things. Please get with me EG COOLATTA TX and I will fill you in. Please add me on XBL so I can invite you during meeting time. Also if this time does not work for most please message me and let me when is better for you.

MLG's Doritos Combine Circuit

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EG Sxyvxn

Published on 02-23-2010 Number of Views: 34

From: http://paidcontent.org

Tonight's the big night (2/23/2010). Registration opens at 7pm for the chance to attend the Doritos Combine Halo 3 event in Nashville. Registration for all 4v4 teams will only be tonight so get in there while you can! For all you FFA players, don't dispair. You can register tonight or tomorrow (2/24/2010) for your spot in this event.

From: http://sdk-project.com/

What can you expect? Well let me answer that for you. This is the first amatuer event being held out of the four announced dates. That's right I said amateur so that means anyone can participate! This season leads up to a Finals in which four players will earn MLG pro status! Here's the details:

Eight winners at the combine will earn:

A trip to compete in the first Pro Circuit event, including flight and hotel
A winners profile on the Doritos Combine website
A personal skill evaluation by an MLG Pro Player
Combine Rank Points which help boost future Combine and Pro Circuit seeds
Qualification for the Combine Finals where MLG pro status can be earned
Cash prizes and perks

All competitors will get:

The opportunity to prove they have what it takes to go pro
A chance at having their skills personally evaluated by an MLG pro player
Their 4v4 competition stats tracked and posted on the Doritos Combine website
An all-amateur environment in which to hone their skills

Registration for FFA members is $10 per player and team will be $100 per team.

Interested in the team matches? Check out the following:

HALO 3 | 4v4
Put your team to the ultimate test against the world's best amateur squads

This is a two-day, 256 team, double-elimination tournament
Registration includes automatic entry into the FFA. Learn about the FFA
After purchase, teams must be created in Team Builder. See rules
Details about this competition can be found here

Don't worry, we didn't forget the FFA players:

HALO 3 | FFA
Prove your individual talent as you go it alone in the Free-For-All

This is a one-day, 1,280 player single-elimination FFA tournament
FFA matches include 8-players, each competing for themselves
After purchase, registration must be completed in Team Builder. See rules
Details about this competition can be found here

If you aren't able to attend this event, don't dispair. Here's where you can catch the events:

Nashville Mar. 26-28th

Chicago May 14-16

Denver July 23-25

Washington D.C. October 15-17

The fifth and final event is the finals. Be on the lookout for that information to be announced.

So after reading all of that, are you just not sure that competing is the best thing for you? Well then be a spectator!

The Doritos MLG Pro-Gaming Combine offers spectators a unique opportunity to see the MLG stars of tomorrow ascending the ranks, as well as the chance to be personally evaluated by an MLG pro player! Spectator admission is FREE!

Meet many of MLG's top pros, take pictures and get autographs!
Get a chance to have your Halo 3 skills personally evaluated by one of MLG's top pros!
Be one of the first to see the MLG stars of tomorrow in action!
Cheer on your friends and family members as they take their shot at going pro!
Compete in one-off competitions against other spectators!
Share your love of competitive gaming with hundreds of like-minded fans!

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The few, the proud, the women who play video games.

Published on 02-19-2010

By: ladi dies alot

Come on ladies we know you are out there. You enjoy picking up that sniper rifle after a hard day’s work and hearing the “tink” of the headshot, and the thrill of the kill.
We know that you play, not because your husbands, boyfriends, or children force you to play, but you play for the fun and enjoyment.

The women who play video games, need to stand up and be counted. How many times do you go into a room and men automatically think you are a bad player just because you are female? How many men think you play not for the enjoyment of the game, but because you husband or boyfriend makes you play?

Gals is an all female gaming community. We enjoy playing game battles and just kicking butt. We are currently 6-1 in game-battles. If you enjoy playing Call of Duty we urge you to sign up for our community. Some women say “I like playing with men and don’t want to join an all female team.” By joining our community we aren’t saying that you can’t play with the guys, but how much fun would it be to beat them in game battles?

Woman who play video games, are underrated and need to be recognized as serious gamers. By forming all female communities this is the first step to show that we to enjoy the thrill of sniping, or running and gunning after work.
Put down your AK 47 for a minute and look us up the next time you are online. Just remember to tell your husbands, boyfriends, and sons, that the next time they play, they might be beat by a girl.

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Heavy Rain for the Playstation 3

Published on 02-19-2010 Number of Views: 53

Critics: Clear skies for risk-taking Heavy Rain
by Ben Silverman

From: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2008/08/heavy-in-the-rain-whoa-490.jpg

February 17 5:45 P.M.

A serial killer is on the loose, and it's up to you to stop him. Or not. Ultimately, it doesn’t really matter, because you're playing Heavy Rain.

Or perhaps it's playing you.

Releasing Tuesday for the P ...

XBOX LIVE ON WINDOWS PHONE 7

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EG DeathStrader

Published on 02-17-2010

(Note: If you don’t understand what the heck Windows Phone 7 is, read this first.)

Apple may have the iPhone, but the iPhone doesn’t have the Xbox. Today, Microsoft leveraged their most compelling entertainment asset, the Xbox 360, into Windows Phone 7 Series. But what does this mean, practically speaking?

Here’s the official word from Microsoft on how WP7 will incorporate Xbox Live.

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